To pass S. 5, providing that meetings of government agencies be open to the public.

On Nov 6, 1975, the Senate voted 94–0 (S 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–0, Republicans 35–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 94
No: 0
Did not vote: 6
Date: Nov 6, 1975

By party

Democrats58 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 5: A bill to provide that meetings of Government agencies and of congressional committees shall be open to the public, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 5, providing that meetings of…: Senate Vote, Nov 6, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-472/to-pass-s-5-providing-that-meetings-of-government (accessed 2026-10-17).